Shows
Colton True Life"Doctrines of Demons" 1 Timothy 4:1 w/Pastor Tony Kollias (January 5, 2025)"The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons." 1 Timothy 4:1. Unfortunately these doctrines, or teachings, can creep up inside the Church!2025-02-251h 11Colton True Life"Common Grace" w/Pastor Rod Behrens (November 17, 2024)"Common Grace" w/Pastor Rod Behrens
2024-11-1840 minColton True Life"The God Who Isn't There" w/Pastor Rod Behrens (October 27, 2024)"The God Who Isn't There" w/Pastor Rod Behrens
2024-11-1853 minColton True Life"Resisting Grace?" - Jonah 2 w/Pastor Tim Behrens (September 29, 2024)Grace: we can't earn it, we don't deserve it; freely given, but it must be received. But can it be resisted? Jonah teaches us an important lesson on grace! Join us for this message.
2024-10-2744 minColton True Life"Transforming Grace" - Romans 6 w/Pastor Tim Behrens (September 22, 2024)Grace saves us! Grace shapes us! Experience God's transforming grace through the work and power of the Holy Spirit!
2024-10-2741 minColton True Life"Marvelous Grace" w/Pastor Tim Behrens (September 15, 2024)God's grace has always been there, from Creation to the Cross. We also see Grace evidenced in the life of Joseph. Join us for Part 2 in this series on Grace.
2024-10-2758 minColton True Life"Amazing Grace" w/Pastor Tim Behrens (September 8, 2024)What is Grace, and where do we find Grace in the Bible? Join us for Part 1 in this series on Grace.
2024-10-2746 minColton True LifeOne of the Greatest Events & How it Impacts You! Acts 11:19-30 w/Pastor Tim Behrens (August 25, 2024)One of the greatest events in all of human history ... happened in one of the most intense times! See how God used "these men" and their situation to shape the spread of the Gospel!
2024-10-2737 minColton True Life"The Bible Helps Us"- Biblical Worldview, Basic Bible Doctrines Pt 1 w/Tim Behrens (August 18, 2024)Pastor Tim Behrens gives a basic overview of basic Bible doctrines to consider in formulating a Biblical World View
2024-10-2756 minColton True Life"What God Does with our Sins" w/Pastor Rod Behrens (August 4, 2024)
Pastor Rod gives an in-depth look at what the Bible says God does with our sins.
2024-09-0549 minColton True Life“Spending the Morning with Brother Bob” - Romans 6:1-14 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (July 28, 2024)
Romans 6:1-14
6 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
5 For if we have been united with him in a...2024-09-0448 minColton True Life"Satan’s Toolbox" - Deuteronomy 18:9-14 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (July 21, 2024)
What's in Satan's Toolbox? Exposing some of the tools and tactics of the enemy.
Deuteronomy 18:9-14
9 When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there. 10 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, 11 or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. 12 Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord; because of these same detestable practices the Lord...2024-09-0455 minColton True LifeOn Worship - Romans 12:1 w/Pastor Tim Behrens (July 14, 2024)Romans 12;1 (NIV 1984)
1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.
2024-07-1846 minColton True LifeThe Bible Helps Us - Anger Management, Part 2 w/Pastor Tim Behrens (July 14, 2024)What is Good Anger and what is Bad Anger? The Bible helps us sort through that.2024-07-1656 minColton True LifeThe Bible Helps Us - Anger Management, Part 1 w/Pastor Tim Behrens (July 7, 2024)What does the Bible say about anger? And how can the Bible help us with anger management?2024-07-1647 minColton True Life“Thirsty” Isaiah 55:1,3; John 4:13-14; Revelation 22:17; & more. w/Pastor Rod Behrens (July 7, 2024)Is anyone Thirsty? What does Jesus & God's Word have to say about our deepest thirst?
2024-07-1654 minColton True Life"How NOT to Apply the Scriptures" - Jeremiah 29:1-19 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (June 23, 2024)"How NOT to Apply the Scriptures" - Jeremiah 29:1-19 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (June 23, 2024)
2024-07-061h 01Colton True Life“My dad, now here is a man!” w/Pastor Rod Behrens (June 16, 2024)Pastor Rod shares about his dad, Marinus John Behrens, on Father's Day! Worship led by The John Abraham Band!
2024-07-061h 30Colton True Life"Living with Unresolved Conflict" w/Pastor Tim Behrens (June 2, 2024)Forgiveness is not optional for the Christian, and Reconciliation is the Goal!
2024-06-0653 minColton True Life"God's Upside-Down Kingdom," w/Pastor Rod Behrens (May 26, 2024)"God's Upside-Down Kingdom"
2024-06-0659 minColton True Life"Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak, & Slow to Become Angry" James 1:19-20 w/Pastor Rod (May 19, 2024)Pastor Rod Behrens brings a message on James 1:19-20
2024-06-0659 minColton True Life9 o'clock hour - The Bible Helps Us with Depression, Part 1 w/ Pastor Tim Behrens (May 19, 2024)Depression is something that we will all face! What does the Bible say that can help us with Depression?
2024-06-0652 minColton True Life9 o'clock hour - The one about Owls (Is it in the Bible?) w/Pastor Tim Behrens (May 12, 2024)The Bible says that we are to "test the spirits, to see if they are from God." 1 John 4:1. When someone says something is from God, how do we know that it is true? Step 1: weigh it against the Bible.
2024-06-061h 16Colton True Life9 o'clock hour - The Bible Helps Us: Dealing with Grief, Part 2 (May 5, 2024) w/Pastor Tim BehrensEven Jesus dealt with grief. Pastor Tim continues with Part 2 in the series "The Bible Helps Us, Dealing with Grief."
2024-06-051h 00Colton True Life"God’s Upside-Down Kingdom," Isaiah 55:8-9 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (April 28, 2024)8 ¶ For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
2024-06-0558 minColton True Life9 o'clock hour -The Bible Helps Us: Dealing with Grief, Part 1 (April 28, 2024) w/Pastor Tim BehrensEvery person has a story to tell. Every person will deal with grief. Scripture has much to say to bring comfort and healing and to give examples and encouragement for a struggle we will all face. In this message, Pastor Tim introduces the topic of How the Bible Helps Us in dealing with Grief.
2024-06-0555 minColton True Life"Spiritual Discernment" w/Pastor Tim Behrens (April 21, 2024)As followers of Jesus Christ, God wants us to exercise Spiritual Discernment. In this message, Pastor Tim shares some Biblical principles of Spiritual Discernment.
2024-06-051h 04Colton True Life9 o’clock hour - The Bible Helps Us. Intro: the Holy Spirit w/Pastor Tim Behrens (April 21, 2024)
Pastor Tim Behrens introduces The Bible Helps Us series with an emphasis on the promised Holy Spirit
2024-06-0548 minColton True Life99 Days with Jesus - w/special guest Pastor Rodney Behrens (April 7, 2024)Pastor Rodney Behrens fills in as our special guests this week expounding on the role of the Sanhedrin on Christ's road to the cross, and other related topics.
2024-05-231h 06Colton True Life"I Still Trust You, Lord" - Romans 8:18 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (April 14, 2024)
Trusting God in Trying Times
2024-05-2353 minColton True LifeWorship - (April 14, 2024) ft. Candace WyattWorship Together, featuring Brian Rose, Candace Wyatt, & Tim Behrens2024-05-2332 minColton True Life9 o’clock hour - "After the 99 Days" Discipleship, w/Pastor Tim Behrens (April 14, 2024)Discipleship was the crux of what Jesus was about! Find your Purpose, Follow His Calling, Pursue His Ministry!
2024-05-231h 02Colton True Life"You Should Be Terrified of Going to Hell" w/Pastor Tim Behrens (March 31, 2024)Resurrection Sunday, 20242024-05-221h 05Colton True Life"The Crimson Worm" - Psalm 22:6 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (March 24, 2024)Palm Sunday, 2024
2024-05-2251 minColton True Life99 Days with Jesus - The Temple, Fig Tree, AD 70, and Anointing Jesus -Pastor Tim Behrens (March 24, 2024)99 Days with Jesus Series2024-05-2250 minColton True LifeLessons from the Fig Tree - Matthew 21:18-22 w/Pastor Tim Behrens (March 17, 2024)It's Palm Sunday, and the Fig Tree would play a significant role.2024-05-2244 minColton True LifeThe Call, Cost & Commitment of Discipleship - Luke 14:25-35 w/Pastor Tim Behrens (March 10, 2024)When Christ calls us, He calls us to Follow Him!
2024-05-2047 minColton True Life9 o’clock hour - Caiaphas, John 11:45-54 w/Pastor Tim Behrens (March 10, 2024)What important role did Caiaphas play in Jesus' life and ministry in the events leading up to the crucifixion? You might be surprised!
2024-05-201h 01Colton True Life9 o'clock hour -Jesus Woes the Pharisees, & taking up your cross - (March 3, 2024) w/Pastor Tim BehrensWeek 8 in our "99 Days with Jesus" series
2024-05-201h 00Colton True LifeJames 1:19-20 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (Sunday, May 19, 2024)James 1:19-20 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (Sunday, May 19, 2024)
2024-05-201h 01Colton True LifeWho Do You Blame for your Sin? James 1:13-18 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (February 25, 2024) Message onlyJames 1:13-18
13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18 He chose to give us birth...2024-02-2658 minColton True LifeWho Do You Blame for your Sin? James 1:13-18 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (February 25, 2024) Worship Together
James 1:13-18
13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18 He chose to give us birth...2024-02-261h 40Colton True Life"Crazy" Claims of Jesus in John 8 & 10 - w/Pastor Tim Behrens (February 25, 2024)Jesus was wholly human and fully Divine! Did Jesus claim to be God? Not in those exact words. Was he accused of claiming to be God? As a matter of fact, He was. Jesus understood His identity, His Deity and Divinity, and His relationship with the Father. His response to his critics in context was profound. Too often in Christian camps we have a tendency of slinging around sound bites and Christian cliches without really explaining what we mean OR what Scripture says OR where we get that understanding. This message attempts to put just some of the pieces...2024-02-261h 02Colton True LifeThe Doctrine of Perseverance - James 1:12 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (February 18, 2024) - Sermon onlyJames 1:12
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Sermon only
2024-02-2634 minColton True LifeThe Doctrine of Perseverance - James 1:12 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (February 18, 2024) -Worship TogetherJames 1:12
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
This is the whole worship together
2024-02-261h 32Colton True LifeThe Crux of Discipleship - w/Pastor Tim Behrens (February 18, 2024)Matthew 16:21-28; Mark 8:31-9:1; Luke 9:22-27
2024-02-261h 09Colton True Life“Some Days are Diamonds, Some Days are Stones” James 1:2-11 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (February 11, 2024) Message onlyJames 1:2-11
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you
face trials of many kinds, 3 because
you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that
you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask
God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be
given to you. 6 But when
you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is
like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person shou...2024-02-2353 minColton True Life“Some Days are Diamonds, Some Days are Stones” James 1:2-11 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (February 11, 2024) Worship TogetherJames 1:2-11
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you
face trials of many kinds, 3 because
you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that
you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask
God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be
given to you. 6 But when
you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is
like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person shou...2024-02-231h 32Colton True Life99 Days with Jesus - Demons & Pigs (February 11, 2024) w/Pastor Tim BehrensA study on Matthew 8:28-9:1a; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39
2024-02-231h 02Colton True LifeMission, Message, Ministry - w/Pastor Tim Behrens (January 21, 2024) Message only
When Jesus walked among us, it was his custom to reach out to those around him – to people in need. Jesus defied customs and traditions. And he was unpredictable. He did not meet every need the same way. But he met our deepest need – our need for a Savior, our need for salvation, our need for redemption, our need for a Lord. Some people he chose to heal – then and now. Others would wait for eternity. And yet God calls us – to trust him; to set our hearts and our hopes on him; and to follow His Son and His Word...2024-02-2256 minColton True LifeMission, Message, Ministry -True Life’s 10 year Anniversary w/Pastor Tim Behrens (January 21, 2024)
When Jesus walked among us, it was his custom to reach out to those around him – to people in need. Jesus defied customs and traditions. And he was unpredictable. He did not meet every need the same way. But he met our deepest need – our need for a Savior, our need for salvation, our need for redemption, our need for a Lord. Some people he chose to heal – then and now. Others would wait for eternity. And yet God calls us – to trust him; to set our hearts and our hopes on him; and to follow His Son and His Word...2024-02-221h 38Colton True Life99 Days with Jesus - (January 28, 2024) w/Pastor Rod BehrensPastor Rod answers questions that come up in the reading of the Gospels, specifically "What is the Unpardonable Sin?"
2024-02-2253 minColton True Life"The Genealogy of Jesus: What we learn from Jesus' family tree" - Matthew 1, w/Pastor Tim Behrens (January 14, 2024)What we learn from Jesus' family tree.2024-02-2150 minColton True Life99 Days with Jesus - Lesson 1 - Intro (January 7, 2024)Pastor Tim Behrens brings a Bible discussion on an intro to the Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke & John - as we begin the study, "99 Days with Jesus: Travelling with Jesus through the Harmony of the Gospels."2024-02-2154 minColton True Life“James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ…” James 1:1a w/Pastor Rod Behrens (January 7, 2024)What did James mean by this statement? If you're saved, are you a slave - of God, and of the Lord Jesus Christ? Find out more by listening to this message.
2024-02-1747 minColton True Life"If You Want to Change the World..."w/Pastor Tim Behrens (December 31, 2023)If you want to change the world, be devoted to prayer...be an example to others...watch what you say...live with eternity in view.
2024-02-1751 minColton True Life"An Overview of the Bible in 60 Minutes," w/Pastor Rod Behrens (December 3, 2023)From Genesis to Revelation, Pastor Rod gives an overview of the Bible in 60 minutes. This is helpful to understanding the Bible - for the seeker, the new believer, and those who are mature in their faith.
2024-02-051h 09Colton True Life"Realizing our Emptiness," John 15:5 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (November 19, 2023)
"Realizing our Emptiness," John 15:5 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (November 19, 2023)
2024-02-0559 minColton True Life“A Beautiful Life,” Galatians 4:19-20 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (November 12, 2023)Do you want to know the secret to living a beautiful life? In this message, Pastor Rod shares 10 characteristics of how Jesus lived which model an example for us.
2024-02-051h 03Colton True Life“A Beautiful Life” - Galatians 4:19-20 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (November 12, 2023)Do you want to know the secret to living a beautiful life? In this message, Pastor Rod shares 10 characteristics of how Jesus lived which model an example for us.
2023-11-131h 03Colton True Life9:30 am Special Song Service with Todd, Jani & the Band (November 5, 2023)Join us for a special song service with Todd & Jani Stahlnecker, with Dave Wyatt, Brian Rose, Tim Behrens & Floyd Miles on their last Sunday before their move to TX.
2023-11-121h 10Colton True Life"The Screwtape Letters" w/Pastor Tim Behrens (Sunday, October 29, 2023)God's Word gives us insight to the spiritual battles and to the devil's schemes. God has also seen fit to use Christian authors to give spiritual insight based on their observations from real-life experience. In this message, Pastor Tim looks at the background of C.S. Lewis in his writing of the Christian classic, "The Screwtape Letters," and shares several observations that connect with God's Word when it comes to attacks from the evil one.
2023-11-1253 minColton True LifeA Message from the book of Hosea - w/Pastor Tim Behrens (October 8, 2023)What would you do - if God told you to marry a prostitute? What did Hosea do? Why did God tell him to do it? And what did God's people, the nation of Israel, do - to warrant such a dramatic analogy lesson from God? There's a name for it: Spiritual Adultery. God's people cheated on God! Written in the 8th Century, the book of Hosea has application for today. Listen and consider what life application principles can be learned.2023-10-1054 minColton True Life“When God doesn’t do what you want” - Hebrews 11:32-40 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (Sunday, October 1, 2023)In this message, Pastor Rod Behrens covers a tough topic: "When God doesn't do what you want." Listen and reflect as Pastor Rod brings this messaged based off Hebrews 11:32-40.
2023-10-0854 minColton True LifeWho Needs to Repent? Job 42:6 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (September 10, 2023)“Who Needs to Repent?” -or– “Repentance In The Life of a Believer”
Job 42:6, “Therefore I despise myself
and repent in dust and ashes.”
A message on Repentance.
2023-09-2058 minColton True Life"How Important is Repentance in Becoming a Christian?" w/Pastor Rod Behrens (Sunday, August 28, 2023)
Pastor Rod Behrens brings the message "How Important is Repentance in Becoming a Christian?" The following Bible texts were used:
2 Peter 3:9
Acts 20:2021
Acts 17:30
Luke 13:3
2 Corinthians 7:10
Acts 26:20
2 Timothy 2:24-25
Acts 2:38
Acts 3:19
Luke 15:10
2023-08-2956 minColton True LifeBaccalaureate 2023 Worship MusicTodd & Jani Stahlnecker, Dave Wyatt, Floyd Miles, & Tim Behrens lead in this worship set at the 2023 Baccalaureate service.2023-08-2226 minColton True Life"Nearer My God To Thee" - Hebrews 10:19-25 w/Pastor Rod Behrens, August 13, 2023Beginning with a description of the tabernacle and a brief history of Old Testament priestly worship before the presence of God, Pastor Rod takes us through Hebrews 10:19-25 to show how Christ indeed removed the barrier, concluding with three steps that we can take as we worship the Lord today!
2023-08-2158 minColton True Life"Going the Distance" - Hebrews 12:1-3 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (July 30, 2023)Pastor Rod teaches on Hebrews 12:1-312 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:1...2023-07-3056 minColton True Life"Finding Christ in the Old Testament" w/Pastor Rod Behrens (July 23, 2023)Did you know that Christ can be found throughout the Old Testament - sometimes directly, other times retrospectively: Christ in Picture, Christ in Person/Prophecy, and Christ in Principle/Parallel. In this message, Pastor Rod unpacks the revelation of Christ in the Old Testament in ways not always covered but clearly revealed.
2023-07-271h 08Colton True Life"On Mission" - Isaiah 6:1-8 w/Pastor Tim Behrens (July 9, 2023)Go, Give, & Pray. I believe every Christian needs to go for at least one week of their lives on a short-term mission. In this message, Pastor Tim gives 5 reasons why every Christian needs to Go!2023-07-2733 minColton True Life"A Passion For Evangelism" - Romans 10:14-15 w/Pastor Tim Behrens (July 2, 2023)I believe every Christian should have a Passion for Evangelism.
"How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” Romans 10:14-15
In this message, Pastor Tim shares some practical ways for sharing your faith.
2023-07-2747 minColton True Life"He ain’t no Angel, He’s the Son" - Hebrews 1:1-4 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (June 25, 2023)
1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4 So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherit...2023-07-2733 minColton True LifeHow to have the BEST Marriage - 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 w/Pastor Rod Behrens (June 18, 2023)How to have the BEST Marriage - 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 w/Pastor Rod Behrens2023-07-2750 minColton True Life"Pass It On" - 2 Timothy 2:2 w/Pastor Tim Behrens (June 11, 2023)
"And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others." 2 Timothy 2:2
2023-07-2758 minColton True Life“The Great Escape” Hebrews 2:1-4 w/Pastor Rod Behrens, June 4, 2023Most people don't set out on a journey with plans to purposefully fail - just as most people don't set out getting married with plans to divorce. Erosion happens gradually. We wander off the trail. By the same token, most people don't set out to jeopardize their faith. But many wander - they "drift away." The author of Hebrews, using nautical terms when he writes "pay attention," meaning keep on course, and "drift away," referring to a ship that has lost its anchor, warns his readers of the dangers of drifting away; not once, but throughout the book. In...2023-06-0658 minColton True Life“Can You Hear Me Now ” Hebrews 5:11-6:1 w/Pastor Rod Behrens, May 28, 2023How's your hearing? The author of Hebrews, after sharing how God has spoken and urging his readers to listen proceeds to express his concern, they are "Dull of Hearing." In this message, Pastor Rod explains how we hear from God and can listen to God and shares 14 characteristics of becoming dull of hearing.
2023-05-2959 minColton True LifeGreat Moms of the Bible - Sunday, May 14, 2023 w/Pastor Tim BehrensHappy Mother's Day! While parents aren't perfect (and kids don't come with instruction manuals) God has given us several relevant examples and principles for parenting as well as a guidebook for life in Scripture. Evidence can be found in studying several of the great moms in the Bible!!!2023-05-1548 minColton True LifeCrossGPT - Sunday, May 7, 2023 w/Pastor Tim BehrensAdam and Eve responded one way to temptation. Jesus responded another. Revealed were some of the inner-workings of the evil one. This sermon was never finished. If Satan set is ultimate goal as destruction, God has set His goal as redemption of sinful man through the cross of Jesus Christ. The cross takes the place of our sins for those who receive Him. 2023-05-1538 minColton True Life“Don’t Walk Away!” Hebrews 12:18-29 w/Pastor Rod Behrens, April 30, 2023The writer of Hebrews gives us a warning: "Don't walk away!"2023-05-0151 minColton True Life“Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?” Hebrews 12:16-17 w/Pastor Rod Behrens, April 23, 2023What does the Bible say about sexual purity? And how that it connect with our love for God? Examining Hebrews 12:16-17 in view of 1 John 2:15-17 and other passages in the Bible, Pastor Rod paints a picture of why God values purity and how God's design for godly relationships is for our best!
2023-04-241h 02Colton True LifePhilippians 1:20-24 w/Pastor Rod Behrens, Sunday, April 16, 2023Death comes unexpectedly. Life does not always make sense. In this sermon, Pastor Rod shares words of hope in the face of death, drawing from the words of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 1:20-24. And from Alistair Begg, "Death for the Christian is to fall asleep in the arms of Jesus waking up and finding out that you're home." Find out how you can have hope and comfort from God even in the face of death through Jesus Christ our Lord!
2023-04-2147 minColton True LifeWhere do we put the 70th 'Seven'? - Daniel 9 w/Pastor Tim Behrens, April 2, 2023In Daniel 9, the angel Gabriel shares God's answer to Daniel's prayer in v.1-19 in v.20-27. This passage of Scripture has perplexed many as God decrees "Seventy 'sevens.'" Where you put the 70th "Seven" will determine much about how you view the whole of Scripture in relation to Biblical prophecy. In this message, Pastor Tim shares the major Tribulation and Millennial views related to Bible prophecy and examines the context of Daniel 9 as it relates to the 70th "seven" and the first Advent of Christ.
2023-04-031h 03Colton True LifeWhat the Bible Says on Healing, Part 2 - John 14:5-14 & James 5:13-20, w/Pastor Tim Behrens, March 26, 2023The Bible has much to say about healing. In fact, many passage in Scripture have been taken out of context as it relates to physical healing, or misunderstood as promises or guarantees when they are not. In this message, Pastor Tim examines John 14:5-14 and James 5:13-20 to see if we can discover deeper meaning and application. (note: Pastor John MacArthur has an excellent message on the topic titled "The Power of Righteous Praying" - https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/59-33/the-power-of-righteous-praying - worth checking out. )
2023-04-031h 06Colton True Life“Without Holiness” Hebrews Part 6 - Hebrews 12:14b, w/Pastor Rod Behrens, March 12, 2023Hebrews 12:14b tells us that "without holiness no one will see the Lord." What does that mean, and what does holiness look like in our lives? In this message, Pastor Rod unpacks the Sequence, Specifics, Source, Struggle, and Seriousness of Holiness.
2023-03-1854 minColton True Life"What does the Bible say about Healing?" Part 1 w/Pastor Tim Behrens, March 5, 2023Jesus did it, God does it, but not everyone who is bodily sick is healed physically here and now. What does the Bible say about healing, and how are we to understand God's Word in relation to how God works? Pastor Tim explores this in Part 1 of this two-sermon series.2023-03-0653 minColton True Life"Turning Away?" Hebrews 3:12-19 w/Pastor Rod Behrens, February 26, 2023"What does it mean to be saved?" "What happens if you turn away?" In this message, Pastor Rod discusses essentials vs. non-essentials regarding fundamentals of the faith and explains how Hebrews 3:12-19 relates to what it means to have a saving faith.2023-02-2856 minColton True Life"He Gets Us" - Hebrews 4:14-16, w/Pastor Rod Behrens - February 19, 2023Jesus identifies with our humanity. He understands our need. And God's grace is enough to help us through the challenges we face. This is a must-listen-to episode. He gets us!2023-02-2049 minColton True LifeThe Ministry of the Holy Spirit: The Heart of a Servant - Acts 6:1-7 w Pastor Tim Behrens, February 12, 2023We've talked about the Fruit of the Spirit, we've discussed the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Now, in this 3rd message as part of the mini-series on the Ministry of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Tim will preach on "The Heart of the Servant." The early church had its challenges. Today's church has the same. Without a Servant's Heart, you could have all the gifts in the world - but it really wouldn't matter if you miss the main thing.2023-02-1358 minColton True LifeThe Ministry of the Holy Spirit: Spiritual Gifts - 1 Corinthians 12 w/Pastor Tim Behrens, February 5, 2023If you are a true Christian, you have the Holy Spirit. And if you have the Holy Spirit, you have been given one or more spiritual gifts! Starting with 1 Corinthians 12, Pastor Tim discusses spiritual gifts as found in the New Testament and then shares six ways that you can discover yours!2023-02-061h 00Colton True LifeThe Ministry of the Holy Spirit: Spiritual Fruit - Romans 8; Galatians 5 w/Pastor Tim Behrens , January 29, 2023If you are a child of God, you have the Holy Spirit! The ministry of the Holy Spirit can be traced throughout the Bible. With Romans 8 as a foundation, Pastor Tim examines the person, presence and ministry of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life, ending with Galatians 5 and a study on the Fruit of the Spirit.2023-01-3057 minColton True Life“Not Turning Back” - Hebrews 7:23-8:2 w/Pastor Rod Behrens, January 22, 2023Hebrews 7:23-8:2
23 Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; 24 but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25 Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
26 Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. 27 Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for th...2023-01-2358 minColton True Life“Not Ashamed” - Hebrews 11:1-16; 2:11 w/Pastor Rod BehrensWhen you look at Hebrews 11 and the "Hall of Faith," some Bible characters seem to have a better record than others; yet God is not ashamed to be called "their God." And Jesus is not ashamed to call us "brothers and sisters." In the message, Pastor Rod unpacks Hebrews 11:1-16 and 2:11, driving home what Real Faith is all about, from destination to being His children!2023-01-1653 minColton True Life"The Five People Jesus Meets in Matthew 8:1-22" w/Pastor Tim Behrens, November 6, 2022What can we learn from the 5 people Jesus meets in Matthew 8:1-22? Following the Greatest Sermon of All Times in Matthew 5-7, Jesus rolls up his sleeves and gets to work! And along the way, the people who encounter Jesus each have a unique response that indicates their faith.2023-01-111h 06Colton True LifeSHIELJOOOT, w/Pastor Rod Behrens, November 13, 2022What is God Like? This is one of the most important questions we could ever ask. Many people have distorted images of what God is really like. In this message, Pastor Rod takes a look at God and His attributes from the words of Scripture.2023-01-1156 minColton True Life"The Woman who Married a Fool" - 1 Samuel 25 w/Pastor Rod Behrens, November 20, 2022Marriage can be a challenge. Even godly marriages can have their difficulties. But what happens when you marry a fool? In this message, Pastor Rod unpacks the biblical story of Abigail, her husband Nabal, and David. Within this passage insight for marriage can be discovered, including "what to do if you are married to a difficult man."2023-01-111h 00Colton True Life“Not Afraid” - Hebrews 9 27; 2:9, 14-15 w/Pastor Rod Behrens - January 8, 2023Are you afraid of death? Are you afraid to die? God wants it so that you would NOT be afraid! In this message, Pastor Rod expounds from Hebrews 2 and 9 on the Hope that we have in Christ and shares with how you can be "Not Afraid!"2023-01-0853 minColton True Life"You are to Give Him the Name Jesus" - Matthew 1:21, w/Pastor Rod Behrens, December 18, 2022Have you ever taken a road trip and seen funny signs along the way? Were any of them an oxymoron, or unbelievable? What about a sign that says "Jesus Makes Life Better"? Do you believe that? In this episode, Pastor Rod explains what is included in the name "Jesus" - and the purpose for which He came!2023-01-0747 minColton True LifeThe Greatest Goal - w/Pastor Tim Behrens, January 1, 2023As the New Year begins, we're talking about goals. What is your Greatest Goal? Maybe you'd frame it around the Greatest Commandment (Mark 12:28-31), maybe you'd aim it toward the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20), or maybe you'd focus it on something else. Regardless, you are going to be spiritually powerless without the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit in your life. In this message, Pastor Tim challenges us to consider Ephesians 5:18 as contributing toward the framework in formulating and fulfilling your Greatest Goal!2023-01-0751 min
Colton True LifeThe Greatest Gift - Luke 2:1-21 w/Pastor Tim Behrens, December 25, 2022What is the greatest gift you've ever given? What is the greatest gift you've ever received? What is the Greatest Gift that God has given? What is the Greatest gift you could ever give?2023-01-0645 min